Director, International Lead, GCIB Data Architecture Program

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Title: Director, International Lead, GCIB Data Architecture Program

Corporate Title:  Director

Location:  London

Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection.  Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Location Overview:

Our London office is based just a stone’s throw from the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you’ll find modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we’re proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London. Finally, your physical wellness is well-catered for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre.

Role Description:

Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB) is enhancing its data management capabilities. This includes executing a strong data architecture program. This role will play a pivotal part in driving these enhancements and their ongoing sustainment. The role requires a strategic approach to developing and implementing data architecture strategy and managing Data risks, combining global and business priorities with regional requirements. It also requires partnering with stakeholders in GCIB and the rest of the Enterprise to drive enhancements to architecture, regulatory adherence and data risk mitigation, enhance operational excellence and meet GCIB’s goal to be the best-in-class. The role will cover Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking and Leasing businesses across global markets. Driving a structured and efficient architecture strategy while enabling the business is a key focus of this role as is supporting GCIB leadership in making informed decisions.

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with the GCIB Data Management Executives, GCIB Technology leads and Line of Business in the design of a strong Data Architecture program. Execute programs for successful implementation and sustainability
• Transform GCIB’s data strategy into executable plans and oversee completion. Adapt strategy according to near-term priorities and long-term roadmap
• Document, own and execute the architecture oversight process as well and any related risk areas
• Partner with the Data Management Executive and Data Domain Manager to execute GCIB’s data architecture while ensuring related policy adherence
• Regular engagement with stakeholders for review of areas impacting GCIB data risks
• Engage in annual initiative and regulatory funding cycle for GCIB, partnering to ensure key data strategy priorities are reviewed as part of the cycle for appropriate prioritisation
• Engage in audits, regulatory exams and target assessment, as required
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies and standards along with evidence of compliance
• Establish and execute on a structured channel to review GCIB processes so that they remain adherent to relevant requirements
• Escalate risks to programs. Partner with key stakeholders and develop solutions and deliver mitigating actions in support of successful completion of the program
• Develop strong relationships to navigate the complexities of gaining buy-in, building consensus, and resolving conflicts in a large, distributed organization

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in risk programs; Experience in similar role (preferred)
• Prior experience in roles in data architecture or policy implementation and adherence
• Demonstrate structured approach to execution and result driven approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to simplify and summarize complex data priorities / technical concepts to executive stakeholders
• Ability to work in fast-paced, work-intensive organization and be able to adapt to changing priorities while delivering with high accuracy
• Passion for building a culture of collaboration and team-work
• Experience with dealing with complexity of Global data issues and regulations
• Understands GCIB business and products and can take ownership of delivery
• Ability to operate independently and collaborate across wide span of stakeholders including bankers, senior leaders, risk partners and regulators / auditors
• Control focused mindset and good understanding of regulatory and reputational risks

Benefits of working at Bank of America:

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum 
• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

Bank of America:

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.